REAL ID – What You Need to Know

January 11, 2019

The Secretary of State’s office will be issuing REAL ID Act-compliant driver’s licenses and IDs (DL/IDs) at Driver Services facilities statewide by April 2019 to Illinois residents who want them.

It is important to emphasize that there is no urgency for residents to obtain a REAL ID-compliant DL/ID because Illinois’ existing driver’s licenses and IDs are acceptable for domestic travel and entry into military bases and secure federal facilities until October 1, 2020. Individuals who have a passport (which can be used in place of a REAL ID DL/ID), or who do not travel by air or enter military bases or secure federal facilities will have the option of obtaining a standard DL/ID.

Here is a brochure outlining all the information you need to know with regard to REAL ID, including a REAL ID document checklist. You may click on the graphics to enlarge them and make them easier to read:

District Office

158 W. State Street
Suite C
Sycamore, IL 60178
815-748-3494

Springfield Office

218-N Stratton Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217-782-0425

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